The Brewers hoped to avoid the sweep against the Rays Sunday after losing the opening two games of the series. Freddy Peralta got the start for the Brewers, while Jalen Beeks got the start for Tampa Bay. The Brewers are still atop the NL Central, but the top of the division is getting tight, with many of Milwaukee’s division competitors facing similar struggles and the Cardinals surging back into the race.
Willy Adames put the Brewers in the lead early, blasting a solo home run in the top of the second. That was all the Crew could muster, but they jumped out to a 1-0 lead.